24 October 2024
It’s the great Australian dream for many: giving the 9-to-5 grind the flick and running your own show. But when it comes to taking out a home loan, being your own boss can dish up some unexpected hammer blows. Rightly or wrongly, lenders tend to see self-employed borrowers as a
Read more23 October 2024
A pre-approval is when a lender approves you for a home loan before you actually decide on a house to buy. It’s essentially a guarantee that you will be approved for a home loan if you decide to apply for it. By being proactive with a pre-approval, you reap a
Read more17 October 2024
Negative gearing is in the headlines again. But what is it all about, and could it affect you? We explain how negative gearing works, why it’s so popular among investors, and why it’s attracting fresh attention. Australians love property. So much so that more than one-in-ten adults (
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Finding the right home loan and paying it off quickly can seem overwhelming, but an experienced broker can make it easier. Here’s a quick guide to help you. Common Home Loans: Principal and Interest Loans: Regular payments on the amount borrowed plus interest over 25-30 years. Interest-Only Loans: Payments cover
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